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Can Scotland rouse themselves for World Cup finale?

12.10.2025 21:42
Scotland delivered a terrible performance but won and have found themselves closer to the World Cup. But, as Tom English asks, can they take the final step?

Three players, 57 goals - who is the best striker?

12.10.2025 17:13
BBC Sport looks at the goalscoring exploits of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who are all averaging more than a goal a game.

Wales sense 'special moment' before Belgium showdown

12.10.2025 15:44
Wales boss Craig Bellamy wants his players to "embrace" the occasion of Monday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium.

How grit and goals define new Man City approach

12.10.2025 19:56
With his team scoring late yet again to beat Liverpool in the Women's Super League on Sunday, is there evidence that Andree Jeglertz is creating something special at Manchester City?

Shaky Scotland hold on for nervy win over Belarus

12.10.2025 18:52
Watch the best of the action as goals from Che Adams and Scott McTominay earn Scotland a narrow World Cup qualifying win over Belarus.

How can Scotland qualify for 2026 World Cup?

12.10.2025 21:15
Scotland will finish either first or second in their World Cup qualification group. But how do they reach the finals?

Nagelsmann did not mean 'any disrespect' to NI

12.10.2025 19:26
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann says Northern Ireland have a "special way" of playing and he did not mean any offence with his comments after his side's 3-1 win in Cologne last month.

'Chaos reigns as Gerrard leaves Rangers scrambling'

12.10.2025 11:51
Maybe the time has now come for Rangers to accept that when Steven Gerrard says 'it's not you, it's me' what he actually means is the complete opposite, writes Tom English.

Mpome 'up and about' after being knocked out at Arsenal

12.10.2025 17:07
Brighton defender Maelys Mpome is "up and about" after being taken off the field on a stretcher, with her head in a brace and receiving oxygen during their WSL defeat at Arsenal.